"Sherlock Holmes" helmer Guy Ritchie is attached to direct a new take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s "Treasure Island" for Warner Bros. Pictures reports Deadline.
Alex Harakis has come onboard to pen the script which will stick to period but give it a stylized contemporary action blockbuster sheen, much like Ritchie and Robert Downey Jr. did with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary detective.
Ritchie, Lionel Wigram and Kevin McCormick will produce. Paul Greengrass was previously linked with the project.
Alex Harakis has come onboard to pen the script which will stick to period but give it a stylized contemporary action blockbuster sheen, much like Ritchie and Robert Downey Jr. did with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary detective.
Ritchie, Lionel Wigram and Kevin McCormick will produce. Paul Greengrass was previously linked with the project.
- 6/4/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Hot on the heels of the humongous success that is the Sherlock Holmes franchise (never hoped I'd be typing that), director Guy Ritchie has signed on to direct another project shepherded into existence by producer Lionel Wigram - Treasure Island. Interest in the project was alluded to back in 2010, but no movement had been seen since until Ritchie confirmed his involvement this past weekend. The script will be written by one Alex Harakis, while the adaptation itself is already being...
- 6/4/2012
- by Alejandro Stepenberg
- JoBlo.com
Warner Bros. and Sherlock Holmes producer Lionel Wigram have been sailing the heady seas of development towards a new version of Treasure Island for at least a couple of years now. But while they’ve hit a couple of sandbanks (Paul Greengrass considered then ditched the idea), they’re now headed for what they likely consider a safe harbour, attaching Holmes man Guy Ritchie to take on the project.In what will likely be the 734th (or thereabouts) adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate yarn, the plan is to maintain the period trappings, but give it a modern feel, much as they did with Baker Street’s most famous resident.Warners has hired Alex Harakis to write the screenplay for Ritchie to consider. It’s the latest joint venture between the director and his Holmes producer, and will be a part of the production company they’re now operating,...
- 6/3/2012
- EmpireOnline
It looks like Warner Bros has found someone to map their path to "Treasure Island."
Deadline is reporting that Guy Ritchie is attached to direct the latest version of the Robert Louis Stevenson pirate story. The publication adds that Alex Harakis will write the script.
The 1883 book has been adapted into more than 50 TV shows and movies. The most recent version was a 2012 British mini-series which starred Eddie Izzard as Long John Silver. Orson Welles played Silver in the 1972 film.
The picture will be produced by Ritchie as well as Lionel Wigram ("Harry Potter" series) and Kevin McCormick ("Arthur").
So Zappers, how do you think Ritchie will do in his version of the classic tale? And more importantly, who would you like to see as Long John Silver? Make your opinion known in the comments section.
Deadline is reporting that Guy Ritchie is attached to direct the latest version of the Robert Louis Stevenson pirate story. The publication adds that Alex Harakis will write the script.
The 1883 book has been adapted into more than 50 TV shows and movies. The most recent version was a 2012 British mini-series which starred Eddie Izzard as Long John Silver. Orson Welles played Silver in the 1972 film.
The picture will be produced by Ritchie as well as Lionel Wigram ("Harry Potter" series) and Kevin McCormick ("Arthur").
So Zappers, how do you think Ritchie will do in his version of the classic tale? And more importantly, who would you like to see as Long John Silver? Make your opinion known in the comments section.
- 6/2/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes, Snatch) has signed on to direct a big screen version of Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate tale "Treasure Island" for Warner Bros. Alex Harakis has been hired to write the script. The project was originally set up by Lionel Wigram, who eventually partnered with Ritchie and went on to develop "Sherlock Holmes" for the studio. The plan now is to do the same thing with "Treasure Island." When the project was first announced, the idea was to turn the 19th century tale into a modern-day story, while also playing up the relationship between Long John Silver and narrator Jim Hawkins.
- 6/2/2012
- WorstPreviews.com
Breaking news from the WB! Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes, Snatch) has been hired to direct their version of Treasure Island. They have attached writer Alex Harakis to take care of the script. Not much is known about Harakis, but with Ritchie at the helm I am not too worried about it. Here is the announcement that broke at Deadline:
Warner Bros has attached Guy Ritchie to direct a new version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s pirate tale Treasure Island, and has set Alex Harakis to write the script. Ritchie will produce the film with his partner Lionel Wigram and Langley Park’s Kevin McCormick. It was Wigram who originally set up a stylized version of the classic novel, much the way he did Sherlock Holmes, which Ritchie directed. He set it up before he and Ritchie became partners. Their first move after partnering was to take on The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,...
Warner Bros has attached Guy Ritchie to direct a new version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s pirate tale Treasure Island, and has set Alex Harakis to write the script. Ritchie will produce the film with his partner Lionel Wigram and Langley Park’s Kevin McCormick. It was Wigram who originally set up a stylized version of the classic novel, much the way he did Sherlock Holmes, which Ritchie directed. He set it up before he and Ritchie became partners. Their first move after partnering was to take on The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,...
- 6/1/2012
- by rpmcmurphy
- GeekTyrant
Guy Ritchie has been tapped to helm Treasure Island. The Sherlock Holmes director will direct the new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel for Warner Bros, according to Deadline.
The studio has hired Alex Harakis to write the script, based on an idea that was conceived by Ritchie's partner Lionel Wigram. The pair previously developed the Ritchie-directed Sherlock Holmes and its sequel Sherlock Holmes: (more)...
The studio has hired Alex Harakis to write the script, based on an idea that was conceived by Ritchie's partner Lionel Wigram. The pair previously developed the Ritchie-directed Sherlock Holmes and its sequel Sherlock Holmes: (more)...
- 6/1/2012
- by By Tara Fowler
- Digital Spy
After having so much success bringing the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes back to the big screen with Robert Downey Jr., Warner Bros is keen on having director Guy Ritchie bring some more classic literature to the big screen. Deadline reports Ritchie is now attached to helm a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate adventure Treasure Island with Alex Harakis writing the script as his first feature film screenplay. Ritchie will also produce the film with his production partner Lionel Wigram and Kevin McCormick at Langley Park. Apparently Wigram has been developing the project for awhile now. In fact, the project was put into action before he even partnered up with Ritchie, and it looks to be another stylized take on the classic tale about a treasure map, a perilous sea journey across the Spanish Main, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, and a lethal...
- 6/1/2012
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Guy Ritchie may bring the same splashy touch to Long John Silver that he already applied to Sherlock Holmes. The "Snatch" director is attached to "Treasure Island," a Warner Bros. spokesperson told TheWrap. If the script by Alex Harakis comes to fruition, Ritchie would direct and produce the project. Lionel Wigram and Kevin McCormick are also attached as producers. The Robert Louis Stevenson adventure story has frequently been adapted for both the big and small screen over the years, perhaps most famously by Disney in 1950, with Robert Newton portraying a snarling Long John...
- 6/1/2012
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
While we all wait with baited pipe smoke-tinged breath for another highly stylized Sherlock Holmes adventure from Guy Ritchie, Deadline Trenton reports that Warner Bros. has attached the director to helm a new take on Robert Louis Stevenson‘s classic novel “Treasure Island.” And, as if there was any question about whether or not Ritchie would be straying from the high-action, whiz-bang stuff that’s made his Robert Downey Jr.-starring Holmes such a smash, the film has been set up by producer Lionel Wigram (Ritchie’s producing partner and the one responsible for ushering in the new Holmes tales). Wigram reportedly set up the project before he and Ritchie even became producing partners, and the buzz is that it will be a “stylized version of the classic novel.” So, yeah, pretty much just like Holmes. Expect the doubloons to roll in. The film will be adapted by newbie screenwriter Alex Harakis (whose script, Enemy...
- 6/1/2012
- by Kate Erbland
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
We can add yet another big-budget studio affair to Guy Ritchie‘s slate. Deadline inform us that he’s Warners’ pick for Treasure Island, a “stylized version” of Robert Louis Stevenson‘s nautical adventure that he, along with Lionel Wigram (Sherlock Holmes), will be producing.
Past that slim modicum of information, however, we know almost nothing about this new Treasure Island — save for the fact that Alex Harakis will be writing. If you care enough and want a clearer impression (I’m sure there’s someone), look toward the two Sherlock Holmes films, which Wigram is apparently trying to emulate on this outing — which makes Ritchie‘s hiring all the patent and, personally, dreadful. (I do enjoy his early films, like most others, but the formal and aesthetic shift we’ve seen these past two and a half years is not, by any means, what I want him to stick with.
Past that slim modicum of information, however, we know almost nothing about this new Treasure Island — save for the fact that Alex Harakis will be writing. If you care enough and want a clearer impression (I’m sure there’s someone), look toward the two Sherlock Holmes films, which Wigram is apparently trying to emulate on this outing — which makes Ritchie‘s hiring all the patent and, personally, dreadful. (I do enjoy his early films, like most others, but the formal and aesthetic shift we’ve seen these past two and a half years is not, by any means, what I want him to stick with.
- 6/1/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
For those of you who were fans of Guy Ritchie's earlier, grittier, more indie-style works like "Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels," "Snatch." or even "RocknRolla," and are hoping he might return to that kind of fare....you'll have to keep waiting. Ritchie revitalized his career by going franchise, and has made Warner Bros. very happy helming the "Sherlock Holmes" films starring Robert Downey Jr., which combined have brought in over $1 billion worldwide. Not surprisingly, they want him to do the same with another property.
Ritchie has been hired on to direct the long-developing "Treasure Island" at the studio, a project Paul Greengrass was flirting with at one point. Alex Harakis is penning the script, though it's not quite clear what this new take on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic will involve. But if we were to guess, and based on "Sherlock Holmes," it will only loosely follow on the source material,...
Ritchie has been hired on to direct the long-developing "Treasure Island" at the studio, a project Paul Greengrass was flirting with at one point. Alex Harakis is penning the script, though it's not quite clear what this new take on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic will involve. But if we were to guess, and based on "Sherlock Holmes," it will only loosely follow on the source material,...
- 6/1/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Exclusive: Warner Bros has attached Guy Ritchie to direct a new version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s pirate tale Treasure Island, and has set Alex Harakis to write the script. Ritchie will produce the film with his partner Lionel Wigram and Langley Park’s Kevin McCormick. It was Wigram who originally set up a stylized version of the classic novel, much the way he did Sherlock Holmes, which Ritchie directed. He set it up before he and Ritchie became partners. Their first move after partnering was to take on The Man From U.N.C.L.E., after Steven Soderbergh dropped out of the film. UTA and Magnet Management rep Harakis.
- 6/1/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Producer Lionel Wigram helped reinvent Sherlock Holmes as a period action franchise with Robert Downey Jr. and he continued work on rebooting the Robert Louis Stevenson pirate adventure Treasure Island in the same manner. Deadline reported today that Wigram looked to repeat his success by signing his Sherlock Holmes franchise director Guy Ritchie to help breathe new life into the pirate adventure. Kevin McCormick of Langley Park joined as co-producer along with Alex Harakis as screenwriter. Ritchie also joined Wigram on another reboot; taking over for Steven Soderbergh on the Warner Bros. big-screen take on sixties spy show The Man From U.N.C.L.E....
- 6/1/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Deadline is reporting that Warner Bros. Pictures has attached "Sherlock Holmes" helmer Guy Ritchie to direct Treasure Island , with Alex Harakis set to write a new draft of the script. Ritchie will produce the adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel with his partner Lionel Wigram and Langley Park.s Kevin McCormick. When the project was first announced, it was said they wanted to update the 19th century tale for contemporary audiences, playing up the relationship between Long John Silver and narrator Jim Hawkins. (Photo Credit: Lia Toby/WENN.com)...
- 6/1/2012
- Comingsoon.net
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